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Highlights of March 4th Week Current Affairs
- Maoist Encounter in Bastar 30 Maoists killed in encounters in Bijapur and Kanker, including 16 women.
- Security Forces Involved DRG, CoBRA, CRPF, and BSF conducted joint operations, losing one constable.
- Top Maoists Eliminated High-ranking cadres with bounties exceeding ₹1 crore killed, including Lokesh and Sito Kadti.
- Weapons Seized Arsenal included sniper rifles, AK-47s, rocket launchers, and IEDs.
- Government Response Ongoing operations like Operation Green Hunt are weakening Maoist influence.
- SC Sub-Categorisation in Andhra Pradesh Legislative approval granted for equitable distribution of benefits among SC sub-groups.
- New Reservation Structure SCs divided into three groups with distinct reservations based on 2011 Census.
- Judicial Support for Sub-Categorisation Supreme Court upheld SC sub-classification for fairer distribution of benefits.
- Defence Procurement Approvals DAC sanctioned ₹54,000 crore for military upgrades, including tank engines and torpedoes.
- Indigenous Artillery Boost Government approved ₹7,000 crore for 307 advanced artillery guns, enhancing self-reliance.
- India ranked as the second-largest arms importer between 2020 and 2024, with Russia supplying 36% of its imports, down from 55% in 2015-2019.
- Ukraine became the largest arms importer globally, accounting for 8.8% of total imports, with its arms imports increasing nearly 100-fold compared to 2015-2019.
- The U.S. led global arms exports with a 43% share, while Russia’s share fell to 7.8%, placing it behind France, which exported 28% of its arms to India.
- India’s defence production reached a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, with top export destinations being the U.S., France, and Armenia.
- The country has implemented policies like the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and Positive Indigenization Lists to reduce dependence on imports.
- India’s 100-day TB elimination campaign identified 6.1 lakh cases, focusing on early detection using portable X-ray units.
- The government introduced the BPaLM regimen for MDR-TB treatment, incorporating newly approved drugs.
- The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, seeks to modernize and digitize India’s maritime shipping laws, improving trade efficiency.
- Syria’s Alawite community experiences rising violence, facing government retaliation amid ongoing political unrest and security challenges.
- India’s wheat production for 2024-25 is projected to reach a record 115.3 million metric tonnes, ensuring food security.
- CJI forms a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma regarding cash found at his residence.
- Justice Varma is temporarily barred from judicial work while the confidential inquiry takes place.
- Turkish court arrests Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, sparking massive protests.
- Imamoglu’s arrest is widely seen as a political move to weaken opposition before the 2028 elections.
- India imposes anti-dumping duties on five Chinese goods to protect domestic manufacturers.
- Violinist R K Shriramkumar awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for 2025 by the Music Academy.
- India launches stealth frigate ‘Tavasya’ at Goa Shipyard, boosting naval defense capabilities.
- EU and US remain largely silent on Turkey’s political crackdown despite international concerns.
- India-China trade deficit remains a concern as anti-dumping measures aim to curb unfair imports.
- Music Academy also honors senior Carnatic musicians and instrumentalists with lifetime achievement awards.
- Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi High Court to Allahabad High Court on March 24, 2025.
- Allegations against Justice Varma involve the discovery of burnt currency sacks at his official residence on March 14, 2025.
- A three-member judicial committee was formed to conduct a deeper fact-finding inquiry into the allegations.
- Maharashtra government demanded an apology from comedian Kunal Kamra over a joke on Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
- Shiv Sena workers vandalized The Habitat studio in Mumbai, leading to arrests and debates on free speech.
- Kunal Kamra refused to apologize and defended his right to satire under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
- India completed 10,000 genome sequences of Mycobacterium tuberculosis under the Dare2eraD TB program on World TB Day 2025.
- Genome sequencing aims to improve TB diagnosis, predict drug resistance, and support India’s goal of eliminating TB by 2025.
- Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance (InTGS) Consortium is leading efforts to integrate genomic data into TB treatment strategies.
- Government emphasized the need for public participation, innovation, and investment to strengthen TB surveillance and eradication efforts.
- ICJ calls for judicial reforms recommending a ‘Judicial Council’ for transparent appointments and transfers following cash recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence.
- Collegium system criticized for lack of transparency, vague transfer grounds, and weak mechanisms for judicial accountability.
- Government and Opposition agree on reforms with BJP President J.P. Nadda consulting leaders and Mallikarjun Kharge demanding clarity on NJAC.
- India-China hold 33rd WMCC meeting in Beijing to review the LAC situation and discuss resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.
- Border dispute discussions continue with emphasis on diplomatic and military mechanisms for peace amid persistent tensions.
- India and Singapore sign LoI for a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor to boost maritime digitalization and decarbonization.
- GDSC aims for sustainable shipping with adoption of low-emission technologies and stronger India-Singapore maritime collaboration.
- SEBI raises FPI disclosure threshold from ₹25,000 crore to ₹50,000 crore to adapt to increasing market volumes.
- SEBI sets up high-level review committee to examine conflict of interest and disclosure norms for better transparency.
- Judicial accountability and border stability remain key issues in ongoing policy discussions and international engagements.
- Supreme Court stayed Allahabad High Court’s order in an attempt to rape case, calling it insensitive and legally flawed.
- Karnataka Governor returned the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, citing concerns over local governance and constitutional violations.
- US Commission recommended sanctions on India’s R&AW over alleged assassination plots against Sikh separatists.
- India rejected USCIRF’s allegations of religious discrimination, calling them biased and politically motivated.
- GE Aerospace delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL for Tejas Mk-1A jets, boosting India’s fighter jet program.
- Delay in F404 engine deliveries led to missed deadlines for Tejas jet supplies to the Indian Air Force.
- The Supreme Court allowed the victim’s mother to join the case against the Allahabad High Court’s controversial order.
- Karnataka Governor cited past failures in Delhi’s municipal restructuring as a reason to oppose the BBMP split.
- USCIRF recommended designating India as a “country of particular concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom.
- India’s Tejas fighter jet program is expanding with additional orders and planned advancements in the Mk-2 variant.
- Kunal Kamra receives interim anticipatory bail in a defamation case linked to his comedy show ‘Naya Bharat’.
- A complaint was filed after political activists vandalized the venue, alleging slander against Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
- Kamra claims he never mentioned Shinde in his show and sought police inquiry via video conferencing.
- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and strong aftershock in Myanmar caused destruction, killing 144 and injuring over 730.
- Myanmar seeks aid from India and ASEAN nations, while India and China feel tremors.
- Northern states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, are in the highest-risk category for earthquakes.
- The Indian government signs a ₹62,700 crore contract with HAL for 156 Light Combat Helicopters to strengthen military capabilities.
- Over 65 percent of the LCH components will be Indian-made, involving 250 domestic firms and creating thousands of jobs.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests placing Ukraine under UN control for elections, sparking backlash from Kyiv and Western nations.
- US-led efforts to negotiate peace in the fourth year of the Russia-Ukraine conflict continue amid Putin’s controversial remarks.
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